Senior Controls Engineer III - Remote, 50% Travel

KPI Solutions

United States

Remote

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

40 hours ago
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Job summary

KPI Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer III to design, program, implement, and commission advanced automation systems across varied customer environments. This role is remote when not traveling domestically, with about 50% nationwide travel expected to support projects.

You will lead PLC/HMI development (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), create electrical schematics, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with project managers, software teams, and customers to meet schedule and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ years in controls engineering for automation, material handling, or warehouse systems.
  • Advanced ladder logic development and PLC/HMI programming for Allen-Bradley/Siemens.
  • Experience leading system design, commissioning, and project implementation.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical standards and controls architecture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop PLC and HMI programs for automated material handling and warehouse systems.
  • Configure, test, and commission hardware and software for new controls systems.
  • Lead controls project execution from design through FAT, SAT, installation, and startup.
  • Resolve controls issues during installation and startup.
  • Create and maintain electrical schematics, I/O lists, and technical documentation.
  • Partner with project managers, mechanical engineers, software teams, and customers to deliver projects.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Ensure solutions meet customer requirements, applicable standards, and project schedules.

Skills

Controls engineering
PLC programming
Ladder logic
Allen-Bradley PLC
Siemens PLC
HMI programming
Project leadership
Customer communication
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical
EPLAN
SCADA

Job description

KPI Solutions is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer III to design, program, implement, and commission advanced automation systems across varied customer environments. This role is remote when not traveling domestically, with about 50% nationwide travel expected to support projects.

You will lead PLC/HMI development (Allen-Bradley and Siemens), create electrical schematics, and mentor junior engineers while coordinating with project managers, software teams, and customers to meet schedule and

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